UFC Fight Night 88 predictions: 'Vegas' FOX Sports 1 'Prelims' undercard preview, Pt. 2 - MMAmania.com More fights are coming to Fight Pass and FOX Sports 1 this weekend (Sun., May 29, 2016) when UFC Fight Night 88: “Almeida vs. Garbrandt” kicks off from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. MMAmania.com's Patrick Stumberg continues the UFC Fight Night 88 "Prelims" … [Read more...]
Reigning champion Villanova will get its best player back
Reigning champion Villanova will get its best player back The best player on the reigning national champions is coming back. Josh Hart announced via Twitter on Tuesday night that he is withdrawing from the NBA draft and returning to Villanova for his senior year. The shooting guard had entered the draft last month without hiring an agent, preserving the opportunity to pull out by Wednesday's … [Read more...]
Craig Sager to receive Jimmy V Perseverance Award at 2016 ESPYs
Craig Sager to receive Jimmy V Perseverance Award at 2016 ESPYs While the TNT crew was offering outfit-based tributes to colleague Craig Sager, who's at Chesapeake Energy Arena to broadcast Game 4 of the Western Conference finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, ESPN was announcing its own very special nod to Sager's fortitude: [Follow Dunks Don't … [Read more...]
MLB Picks: FanDuel MLB Picks and Pivots for May 25 (Early) – Fantasy CPR
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Power rankings: Dean & DeLuca Invitational
Power rankings: Dean & DeLuca Invitational It's Colonial Week on the PGA Tour, although the tournament at Hogan's Alley in Ft. Worth, Texas, now goes by a different name. It's now called the Dean & DeLuca Invitational, named after the gourmet and specialty food seller. We should have a tasty tournament in store, with Chris Kirk defending his title, Jordan Spieth headlining and the likes of … [Read more...]
Can Jose Mourinho win over the Manchester United faithful?
Can Jose Mourinho win over the Manchester United faithful? Although it hasn’t been officially announced yet, Jose Mourinho is basically guaranteed to be the next manager of Manchester United following Louis Van Gaal’s official departure this week. Despite winning the FA cup this season, Van Gaal’s time at United was tumultuous. He created a solid defense, took United back into the Champions … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup Final schedule: Game 1 is May 30
Stanley Cup Final schedule: Game 1 is May 30 Even though the NHLs conference finals are still being played with the Pittsburgh Penguins taking on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the East, and the San Jose Sharks and St. Louis Blues playing in the West, we already know when the 2016 Stanley Cup Final games will be played. We just need to know which teams will be playing in them. The NHL announced the … [Read more...]
This small child dressed as Steven Adams has already won Game 4
This small child dressed as Steven Adams has already won Game 4 Steven Adams has been an absolute superhero for the Oklahoma City Thunder this postseason — right down to finding himself on the business end of unjust deeds perpetrated by villainous opposition — and thus it is only right and appropriate that small children in Oklahoma City begin dressing up in their best Steven Adams costumes. … [Read more...]
Fizdale-to-Grizzlies gaining steam, sources say
Fizdale-to-Grizzlies gaining steam, sources say 9:57 PM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics print The candidacy of Miami Heat assistant coach David Fizdale for the Memphis Grizzlies' coaching job is gaining steam, according to league sources. One source close to the … [Read more...]
Nigel Hayes’ return solidifies Wisconsin as a Big Ten contender
Nigel Hayes' return solidifies Wisconsin as a Big Ten contender It took three simple words for Nigel Hayes to put a smile on the face of Wisconsin basketball fans across the country. "I'm coming back," the standout forward told the Wisconsin State Journal via text message on Tuesday evening. Wisconsin later confirmed that Hayes is withdrawing from the NBA draft and returning to school. The … [Read more...]